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PsAPASH syndrome

Last edited: 4/10/2026

Overview

Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare, potentially life-threatening auto-inflammatory disease characterized by sterile pustules on erythematous skin 24. There are currently no universally accepted treatment guidelines 2.

Diagnosis

No diagnostic criteria or recommended tests are detailed in the provided abstracts.

Management

  • First-line treatments include acitretin, cyclosporine, methotrexate, and infliximab 4.
  • Biologics targeting IL-17 or IL-23 have shown efficacy, including ixekizumab, secukinumab, brodalumab, guselkumab, and ustekinumab 4.
  • IL-36 inhibitors appear to achieve higher response rates earlier (40% GPPASI75 and 55% GPPGA(0,1) response within 2 weeks) compared to IL-17, TNF-α, and IL-23 inhibitors 2.
  • IL-17, TNF-α, and IL-23 inhibitors show a gradual increase in response rates up to 12 weeks 2.
  • Special Populations

  • Recommendations for the management of pediatric psoriasis are available 1.
  • Key Recommendations

  • IL-36 inhibitors achieve high response rates in GPP within 2 weeks, outperforming other biologics 2. (Evidence: Moderate)
  • Established therapies such as acitretin, cyclosporine, methotrexate, and infliximab are considered first-line treatments for GPP 4. (Evidence: Moderate)
  • Biologics targeting IL-17 or IL-23 are emerging treatment options for GPP 4. (Evidence: Moderate)
  • References

    1 Vicente A, Pérez-Ferriols A, Batalla A, García-Fernandez L, Pérez B, Eiris N et al.. [Translated article] Consensus Statement From the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) Psoriasis Working Group (SWG) and Pediatric Working Group (PWG) on the Management of Pediatric Psoriasis. Actas dermo-sifiliograficas 2025. link 2 Chen BL, Liu QW, Dong XW, Bai YP. Biologics for generalized pustular psoriasis: a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis. Frontiers in immunology 2024. link 3 Carrascosa JM, Puig L, Romero IB, Salgado-Boquete L, Del Alcázar E, Lencina JJA et al.. [Translated article] Practical Update of the Guidelines Published by the Psoriasis Group of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (GPs) on the Treatment of Psoriasis With Biologic Agents: Part 2-Management of Special Populations, Patients With Comorbid Conditions, and Risk. Actas dermo-sifiliograficas 2022. link 4 Kearns DG, Chat VS, Zang PD, Han G, Wu JJ. Review of treatments for generalized pustular psoriasis. The Journal of dermatological treatment 2021. link

    Original source

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      Biologics for generalized pustular psoriasis: a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis.Chen BL, Liu QW, Dong XW, Bai YP Frontiers in immunology (2024)
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      Review of treatments for generalized pustular psoriasis.Kearns DG, Chat VS, Zang PD, Han G, Wu JJ The Journal of dermatological treatment (2021)

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